Esperanza Prep

About Esperanza Prep

Esperanza Prep is an innovative, college-preparatory charter school located in Los Angeles, California. The school serves students in grades 6-12 and offers a rigorous educational program that focuses on college and career readiness. Esperanza Prep is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their background or economic status. The school focuses on developing the whole child, with an emphasis on academic excellence, leadership, and social responsibility.
Esperanza Prep provides a rigorous academic program that is designed to prepare students for college and career success. The curriculum focuses on building strong reading, writing, and math skills, and also includes courses in science, social studies, and the arts. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as robotics, theater, and debate.
Esperanza Prep is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, and provides counseling and other resources to help students cope with any issues they may be facing. The school also offers a variety of community service projects and clubs that help students become active members of their community.
Esperanza Prep is an excellent choice for students who are looking for an academically challenging and supportive learning environment. The school’s commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and social responsibility make it an ideal choice for students who are looking to prepare for college and beyond.

Address:	1938 E Apache Blvd Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone:	(602) 422-9080
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	93 students

Overview Esperanza Prep

Esperanza Prep serves 93 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Esperanza Prep placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Esperanza Prep

Esperanza Prep is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Esperanza Prep is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.